SONG PREMIERE: Canyon City Offers Folksy Triumph With “Find You”
Mixing his indie-folk roots with pop hooks and sparse, airy production, Nashville-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Paul Johnson releases Constellation on 10/6/17, his second LP as Canyon City. The record arrives one year after Canyon City’s debut, Midnight Waves, a viral hit whose soft-spoken songwriting has racked up an audience of over 750,000 monthly Spotify listeners and over 16.5 million streams. […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Danielle Alexa Delivers Soulful Powerhouse Vocals On Lead Single “Daydreams”
San Diego based soul vocalist and songwriter Danielle Alexa brings a tool kit laden with melodic and memorable soul pop hooks encased in hi-level musicianship to be heard on her forthcoming eponymous debut produced by industry heavyweight Guy Eckstine. Influenced by classic Motown era talent including Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross as well as artists […]
The National Debut New LP ‘Sleep Well Beast’ at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer (PHOTOS)
The National debuted their new LP Sleep Well Beast in its entirety at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer on 9/5/17. Along with the new cuts the band also had time to revisit three songs from Boxer and one from High Violet. Photos by Cathy Poulton Edit this setlist | More The National setlists
Midnight Oil Continues Fiery U.S. Tour at Minneapolis’ First Avenue (PHOTOS)
Midnight Oil continued their U.S. reunion tour with the high energy abandon that is rare for artists of their age. The Australians hit Minneapolis’ First Avenue on 8/29/17. Photos by Billy Briggs
SONG PREMIERE: Sara Rachele Creates Modern/Retro Flair With “We Will Meet Again”
Sara Rachele is gearing up to release her new full-length LP, April Fool, on November 17th. April Fool is a nine track collection of atmospheric indie-Americana songs propelled by sparse instrumentation, keeping the focus on Rachele’s haunting Southern croon. Sprinkled throughout the album, Rachele presents original renditions of classic standards including a dreamy cover of The Beatles’ “If I […]
J. Cole, Run The Jewels, Marian Hill Lead 2017 Made In America Festival (PHOTOS)
The 2017 Made in America Festival sponsored by Budweiser took place September 2 & 3, 2017 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA. Featured acts included J. Cole, Run the Jewels, Marian Hill, Beach Slang & more. Photos by Cathy Poulton.
Alice Cooper Brings Five Decade Rock Theatrics to Mansfield, MA (PHOTOS)
Alice Cooper visited the Xfinity Center at Mansfield, MA on 8.27/17 on a cross-country that that saw Deep Purple and Edgar Winter as openers. Photos by Marc Lacatell
Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan Treat Austin to a Night of Blues (PHOTOS)
Blues legend Buddy Guy brought his ferocious licks to ACL Live in Austin, Texas on Thursday, August 31st. He was joined by young blues prodigy Quinn Sullivan. Photos by Maggie Boyd.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Sounding Arrow (Scott Kinnebrew/Truth & Salvage Co.) Brings Colorful Harmonies On “King Size Heart”
Sounding Arrow is the first solo project from Scott Kinnebrew, singer and lead guitarist of roots rockers Truth & Salvage Co., and former ringleader of Smoky Mountain indie faves Scrappy Hamilton. Sounding Arrow’s new album Loving Is Breathing is set to release on September 22, 2017, on California Country Records. After ceaseless touring with Truth […]
SONG PREMIERE: Mike McCready’s (Pearl Jam) “Sean Mac On A Horse On A Boat” off ‘The Glamour & The Squalor’ Score
Lakeshore Records will release both the original score for the film The Glamour & The Squalor digitally on September 1ST/ CD September 22, and an original soundtrack album with various artists is forthcoming—release date TBD. The original score was composed by Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready and the various artist soundtrack contains rare archival songs […]